Mr. Joseph M. Roy, 58, was called home to be with his heavenly father on August 10, 2018 in Newark, Ohio. The Ironton, Ohio native was born on December 21, 1959 to the late J.R. and Deanna Roy. He graduated from Russell High School, KY in 1978. Joseph was preceded in death by his brother, David Roy. He is survived by his sons, Ryan Roy and Jackson Roy; daughter, Kayla Roy; brother, Jeff Roy; and grandchildren, Hudson Roy, Quinlan Roy, Naomi Bitler, and Noah Bitler. Friends and family members may attend a small gathering on Tuesday, August 21 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, 179 Granville Street, Newark, OH 43055. In lieu of flowers, you may donate in Josephs name to Camp OBannon, 9688 Butler Road NE, Newark Ohio 43055